Garmin DriveLuxe™ 50LMTHD Owner's Manual

Garmin DriveLuxe™ 50
Owner’s manual
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Table of contents
Getting started................................................................ 1
Product updates ..........................................................................1
Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express .............. 1
Garmin DriveLuxe 50 device overview ....................................... 1
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power ................................... 1
Turning the device on or off ........................................................ 2
Acquiring GPS signals ................................................................ 2
Status bar icons .......................................................................... 2
Using the on-screen buttons ....................................................... 2
Adjusting the volume .................................................................. 2
Enabling automatic volume .................................................... 2
Using the audio mixer ............................................................ 2
Adjusting the screen brightness ................................................. 2
Driver awareness features and alerts ........................... 2
Enabling or disabling audible driver alerts .................................. 3
Red light and speed cameras ..................................................... 3
Navigating to your destination...................................... 3
Routes ........................................................................................ 3
Starting a route ........................................................................... 3
Starting a route by using the map .......................................... 3
Going home ........................................................................... 3
Your route on the map ................................................................ 4
Active lane guidance .............................................................. 4
Viewing turns and directions .................................................. 4
Viewing the Entire Route on the Map .................................... 4
Adding a location to your route ................................................... 4
Shaping your route ..................................................................... 4
Taking a detour ........................................................................... 4
Stopping the route ...................................................................... 5
Changing the route calculation mode ......................................... 5
Trip planner ................................................................................. 5
Planning a trip ........................................................................ 5
Navigating to a favourite trip .................................................. 5
Optimising the order of stops in a trip .................................... 5
Editing and reordering locations in a trip ............................... 5
Editing and saving your active route ...................................... 5
Changing routing options for a trip ......................................... 5
Scheduling a trip .................................................................... 5
Using Suggested Routes ............................................................ 5
Avoiding Delays, Tolls and Areas ............................................... 6
Avoiding traffic delays on your route ...................................... 6
Avoiding toll roads .................................................................. 6
Avoiding toll stickers .............................................................. 6
Avoiding road features ........................................................... 6
Avoiding environmental zones ............................................... 6
Custom avoidances ............................................................... 6
Navigating off road ...................................................................... 6
Finding and saving locations........................................ 6
Finding a location using the search bar ...................................... 7
Viewing Search Results on the Map ........................................... 7
Changing the search area .......................................................... 7
Points of Interest ......................................................................... 7
Finding a location by category ............................................... 7
Searching within a category ................................................... 7
Navigating to points of interest within a venue ...................... 7
Foursquare ............................................................................. 7
Search tools ................................................................................ 8
Finding an address ................................................................ 8
Finding a junction ................................................................... 8
Finding a town ........................................................................ 8
Finding a location using coordinates ..................................... 8
Viewing history ............................................................................ 8
Clearing the list of history locations ....................................... 8
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Finding your last parking spot ..................................................... 8
Viewing current location information ........................................... 8
Finding emergency services and fuel .................................... 8
Getting directions to your current location ............................. 8
Adding a shortcut ........................................................................ 8
Removing a shortcut .............................................................. 8
Saving Locations ........................................................................ 8
Saving a Location .................................................................. 8
Saving your current location .................................................. 8
Editing a favourite location ..................................................... 9
Assigning categories to a saved location ............................... 9
Deleting a favourite location ................................................... 9
Using the Map................................................................. 9
Map tools .................................................................................... 9
Viewing a map tool ................................................................. 9
Enabling map tools ................................................................ 9
Up ahead .................................................................................... 9
Viewing upcoming locations ................................................... 9
Customising the up ahead categories ................................... 9
Trip information ......................................................................... 10
Viewing trip data from the map ............................................ 10
Viewing the trip information page ........................................ 10
Viewing the trip log ............................................................... 10
Resetting trip information ..................................................... 10
Viewing upcoming traffic ........................................................... 10
Viewing traffic on the map .................................................... 10
Searching for traffic incidents ............................................... 10
Customising the map ................................................................ 10
Customising the map layers ................................................. 10
Changing the map data field ................................................ 10
Changing the map perspective ............................................ 10
Traffic data.................................................................... 10
Receiving traffic data using a traffic receiver ............................ 10
Receiving traffic data using Smartphone Link .......................... 11
About traffic subscriptions ......................................................... 11
Viewing traffic subscriptions ................................................. 11
Adding a subscription ........................................................... 11
Enabling traffic .......................................................................... 11
Voice Command........................................................... 11
Setting the wake-up phrase ...................................................... 11
Activating Voice Command ....................................................... 11
Voice Command tips ................................................................. 11
Starting a route using Voice command ..................................... 11
Muting Instructions .................................................................... 11
Voice Control ............................................................................ 11
Configuring Voice Control .................................................... 11
Using Voice Control ............................................................. 11
Voice control tips .................................................................. 12
Bluetooth Connected Features ................................... 12
Pairing with your phone and connecting to Smartphone Link .. 12
Bluetooth Feature status icons ................................................. 12
Setting up Bluetooth features for your Apple device ................ 12
Connecting to the Smartphone Link app on your Apple
device ................................................................................... 12
Disabling hands-free calling for your Apple device .............. 12
Disabling Smartphone Link data and smart notifications for
your Apple device ................................................................ 12
Setting up Bluetooth features for your smartphone with
Android™ .................................................................................. 13
Connecting to the Smartphone Link app on your Android
smartphone .......................................................................... 13
Disabling Bluetooth features for your smartphone with
Android ................................................................................. 13
Smartphone Link ....................................................................... 13
Downloading Smartphone Link ............................................ 13
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Sending a Location from Your Phone to Your Device ......... 13
Garmin Live Services ................................................................ 13
Subscribing to Garmin Live Services ................................... 13
Smart notifications .................................................................... 13
Receiving notifications ......................................................... 13
Viewing the list of notifications ............................................. 14
Hands-free Calling .................................................................... 14
Placing a call ........................................................................ 14
Receiving a call .................................................................... 14
Using the call history ............................................................ 14
Using in-call options ............................................................. 14
Saving a home phone number ............................................. 14
Disconnecting a Bluetooth device ............................................ 15
Deleting a paired phone ........................................................... 15
Using the apps.............................................................. 15
Viewing Help Files .................................................................... 15
Searching help topics ........................................................... 15
Viewing the weather forecast ................................................... 15
Viewing weather near a different town ................................. 15
Viewing the weather radar ................................................... 15
Viewing weather alerts ......................................................... 15
Checking road conditions ..................................................... 15
photoLive traffic cameras .......................................................... 15
Saving a traffic camera ........................................................ 15
Viewing a traffic camera ....................................................... 15
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations .............................. 15
My device does not appear as a removable drive on my
computer ................................................................................... 18
My device does not appear as a portable device on my
computer ................................................................................... 18
My device does not appear as either a portable device or a
removable drive or volume on my computer ............................. 18
My phone will not connect to the device ................................... 18
Appendix ....................................................................... 19
Installing a memory card for maps and data ............................ 19
Data management .................................................................... 19
About Memory Cards ........................................................... 19
Connecting the Device to Your Computer ........................... 19
Transferring data from your computer ................................. 19
Viewing GPS signal status ........................................................ 19
Purchasing additional maps ..................................................... 19
Purchasing accessories ............................................................ 19
Index.............................................................................. 20
Customising the device............................................... 15
Map and vehicle settings .......................................................... 15
Enabling maps ..................................................................... 15
Navigation settings ................................................................... 16
Calculation Mode Settings ................................................... 16
Setting a simulated location ................................................. 16
Backup camera settings ........................................................... 16
babyCam settings ..................................................................... 16
Bluetooth settings ..................................................................... 16
Disabling Bluetooth .............................................................. 16
Display settings ......................................................................... 16
Traffic Settings .......................................................................... 16
Units and time settings ............................................................. 16
Setting the Time ................................................................... 17
Language and Keyboard Settings ............................................ 17
Proximity alerts settings ............................................................ 17
Device and privacy settings ...................................................... 17
Restoring settings ..................................................................... 17
Device information....................................................... 17
Specifications ............................................................................ 17
Power cables ............................................................................ 17
Charging the Device ............................................................ 17
Device maintenance ..................................................... 17
Device Care .............................................................................. 17
Cleaning the outer casing .................................................... 17
Cleaning the Touchscreen ................................................... 17
Avoiding theft ....................................................................... 17
Resetting the device ................................................................. 18
Removing the Device, Mount and Suction Cup ........................ 18
Removing the Device from the Mount .................................. 18
Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup ......................... 18
Removing the Suction Cup from the Windscreen ................ 18
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable ....................... 18
Troubleshooting........................................................... 18
The suction cup will not stay on my windscreen ....................... 18
My device is not acquiring satellite signals ............................... 18
The device does not charge in my vehicle ............................... 18
My battery does not stay charged for very long ........................ 18
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Table of contents
Getting started
WARNING
See the Important safety and product information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
• Update the maps and software on your device (Updating
Maps and Software with Garmin Express, page 1).
• Mount the device in your vehicle and connect it to power
(Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power, page 1).
• Acquire GPS signals (Acquiring GPS signals, page 2).
• Adjust the volume (Adjusting the volume, page 2) and
display brightness (Adjusting the screen brightness,
page 2).
• Navigate to your destination (Starting a route, page 3).
• To install a specific update, click View Details and click
Install next to the update you want.
The Garmin Express application downloads and installs the
updates onto your device. Map updates are very large and
this process may take a long time on slower internet
connections.
NOTE: if a map update is too large for the internal storage of
the device, the software may prompt you to install a
microSD™ card in your device to add storage space (Installing
a memory card for maps and data, page 19).
7 Follow the on-screen instructions during the update process
to finish installing updates.
For example, during the update process, the Garmin Express
application may instruct you to disconnect and reconnect
your device.
Installing Garmin Express
The Garmin Express application is available for Windows and
Mac computers.
1 On your computer, go to garmin.com/express.
2 Select an option:
• To view the system requirements and verify the Garmin
Express application is compatible with your computer,
select System Requirements.
• To install on a Windows computer, select Download for
Windows.
• To install on a Mac computer, select Download for Mac.
3 Open the downloaded file, and follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the installation.
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Product updates
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On your computer, install Garmin Express™ (www.garmin.com
/express).
This provides easy access to these services for Garmin
devices:
• Software updates
• Map updates
• Product registration
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Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express
You can use the Garmin Express application to download and
install the latest map and software updates for your device.
1 If you do not have the Garmin Express application installed
on your computer, go to garmin.com/express and follow the
on-screen instructions to install it (Installing Garmin Express,
page 1).
2 Open the Garmin Express application.
3 Connect your device to your computer using a microUSB cable.
The small end of the cable connects to the micro-USB port
on your Garmin DriveLuxe device and the large end connects
to an available USB port on your computer.
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power key
4 In the Garmin Express application, click Add a Device.
USB power and data port
The Garmin Express application searches for your device
and displays the device name and serial number.
5 Click Add Device and follow the on-screen instructions to
add your device to the Garmin Express application.
When setup is complete, the Garmin Express application
displays the updates available for your device.
Map and data memory card slot
6 Select an option:
• To install all available updates, click Install All.
Getting started
Microphone for voice command or hands-free calling
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power
WARNING
This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the
possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by
battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct
sunlight.
Both the device and its mount contain magnets. Under certain
circumstances, magnets may cause interference with some
internal medical devices, including pacemakers and insulin
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pumps. Keep the device and its mount away from such medical
devices.
can select some icons to change settings or view additional
information.
NOTICE
Both the device and its mount contain magnets. Under certain
circumstances, magnets may cause damage to some electronic
devices, including hard drives in laptop computers. Use caution
when the device or its mount is near electronic devices.
GPS signal status. Hold to view GPS accuracy and acquired
satellite information (Viewing GPS signal status, page 19).
Before you use your device on battery power, you should charge
it.
1 Plug the vehicle power cable into the USB port on the
mount.
Current time. Select to set the time (Setting the Time,
page 17).
Bluetooth technology status. Select to view the Bluetooth
settings (Bluetooth settings, page 16).
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Connected to hands-free calling. Select to place a phone call
(Hands-free Calling, page 14).
Battery charge level.
Connected to the Smartphone Link app. Select to view
connected device and subscription information (Pairing with
your phone and connecting to Smartphone Link, page 12).
Temperature. Select to view the weather forecast (Viewing
the weather forecast, page 15).
Using the on-screen buttons
2 Press the mount
onto the suction cup
until it snaps into
place.
The Garmin logo on the mount should face right-side up.
3 Press the suction cup to the windscreen, and flip the lever
back toward the windscreen.
4 Place the back of the device onto the magnetic mount.
5 Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power
outlet in your vehicle.
Turning the device on or off
• To turn the device on, press the power key or connect the
device to power.
• To put the device in power saving mode, press the power key
while the device is on.
While in power saving mode, the screen is off and the device
uses very little power, but it can wake instantly for use.
TIP: you can charge your device faster by putting it in power
saving mode while charging the battery.
• To turn off the device completely, hold the power key until a
prompt appears on the screen, and select Off.
The prompt appears after five seconds. If you release the
power key before the prompt appears, the device enters
power saving mode.
Acquiring GPS signals
When you turn on your navigation device, the GPS receiver
must collect satellite data and establish the current location.
in the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength. The time
required to acquire satellite signals varies based on several
factors, including how far you are from the location where you
last used your navigation device, whether you have a clear view
of the sky, and how long it has been since you last used your
navigation device. The first time you turn on your navigation
device, it may take several minutes to acquire satellite signals.
1 Turn on the device.
2 Wait while the device locates satellites.
3 If necessary, go outdoors to an open area, away from tall
buildings and trees.
When
turns green, the device has acquired satellite signals
and is ready for navigation.
Status bar icons
The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. The status
bar icons display information about features on the device. You
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On-screen buttons allow you to navigate the pages, menus and
menu options on your device.
• Select
to return to the previous menu screen.
• Hold
to quickly return to the main menu.
• Select or to scroll through lists or menus.
• Hold or to scroll faster.
• Select
to see a context-based menu of options for the
current screen.
Adjusting the volume
1 Select Volume.
2 Select an option:
• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.
• Select to mute the device.
• Select for additional options.
Enabling automatic volume
Your device can increase or decrease the volume automatically
based on the level of background noise.
1 Select Volume > .
2 Select Automatic Volume.
Using the audio mixer
You can use the audio mixer to set the volume levels for
different audio types, such as navigation prompts or phone calls.
The level for each audio type is a percentage of the master
volume.
1 Select Volume.
2 Select > Audio Mixer.
3 Use the sliders to adjust the volume for each audio type.
Adjusting the screen brightness
1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
2 Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.
Driver awareness features and alerts
NOTICE
The driver alerts and speed limit features are for information
only. They do not replace your responsibility to abide by all
posted speed limit signs and to use safe driving judgement at all
times. Garmin is not responsible for any traffic fines or citations
that you receive for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and
signs.
Driver awareness features and alerts
Your device provides features that can help encourage safer
driving and increase efficiency, even when you are driving in a
familiar area. The device plays an audible tone or message and
displays information for each alert. You can enable or disable
the audible tone or message for each type of alert. Not all alerts
are available in all areas.
School zone or nearby school: the device plays a tone and
displays the distance to and speed limit (if available) for an
upcoming school or school zone.
Speed limit reduction: the device plays a tone and displays the
upcoming reduced speed limit so you can be prepared to
reduce your speed.
Speed limit exceeded: the device plays a tone and displays a
red border on the speed limit icon when you exceed the
posted speed limit for the current road.
Wrong way on a one-way street: the device plays a message
and displays a full-screen warning if you travel the wrong way
on a one-way street. The edges of the screen appear red and
an alert remains at the top of the screen until you leave the
one-way street or correct your direction of travel.
Level crossing: the device plays a tone and displays the
distance to an upcoming level crossing.
Animal crossing: the device plays a tone and displays the
distance to an upcoming animal crossing area.
Curve: the device plays a tone and displays the distance to a
curve in the road.
Slower traffic: the device plays a tone and displays the
distance to slower traffic when you approach slower traffic at
a higher speed. Your device must be receiving traffic
information to use this feature (Receiving traffic data using a
traffic receiver, page 10).
Fatigue warning: the device plays a tone and suggests
upcoming rest stops after you have been driving for more
than two hours without stopping.
Enabling or disabling audible driver alerts
You can turn off individual audible driver alerts. The visual alert
appears even when the audible alert is disabled.
1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Audible Driver Alerts.
2 Select or clear the tick box next to each alert.
Red light and speed cameras
NOTICE
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the
consequences of using a red light or speed camera database.
NOTE: this feature is not available for all regions or product
models.
Information about red light and speed camera locations is
available in some areas for some product models. The device
alerts you when you approach a reported speed or red light
camera.
• Live red light and safety camera data is available as a
subscription from Garmin Live Services using the
Smartphone Link app (Garmin Live Services, page 13).
• To maintain an updated database of red light and speed
camera locations, your device must have an active
subscription to download and store safety camera data. Go to
garmin.com/speedcameras to check availability and
compatibility, or to purchase a subscription or one-time
update. You can purchase a new region or extend an existing
subscription at any time.
NOTE: in some regions, some product bundles include preloaded red light and speed camera data with subscriptionfree updates.
Navigating to your destination
• You can use the Garmin Express software (garmin.com
/express) to update the camera database stored on your
device. You should update your device frequently to receive
the most up-to-date camera information.
Navigating to your destination
Routes
A route is a path from your current location to one or more
destinations.
• The device calculates a recommended route to your
destination based on the preferences you set, including the
route calculation mode (Changing the route calculation mode,
page 5) and avoidances (Avoiding Delays, Tolls and
Areas, page 6).
• You can start navigating to your destination quickly using the
recommended route, or you can select an alternative route
(Starting a route, page 3).
• If there are specific roads you need to use or avoid, you can
customise the route (Shaping your route, page 4).
• You can add multiple destinations to a route (Adding a
location to your route, page 4).
Starting a route
1 Select Where To?, and search for a location (Finding and
saving locations, page 6).
2 Select a location.
3 Select an option:
• To start navigating using the recommended route, select
Go!.
• To choose an alternative route, select , and select a
route.
Alternative routes appear to the right of the map.
• To edit the course of the route, select > Edit Route, and
add shaping points to the route (Shaping your route,
page 4).
The device calculates a route to the location and guides you
using voice prompts and information on the map (Your route on
the map, page 4). A preview of the major roads in your route
appears at the edge of the map for several seconds.
If you need to stop at additional destinations, you can add the
locations to your route (Adding a location to your route,
page 4).
Starting a route by using the map
You can start a route by selecting a location from the map.
1 Select View Map.
2 Drag and zoom the map to display the area to search.
3 If necessary, select to filter the displayed points of interest
by category.
Location markers ( or a blue dot) appear on the map.
4 Select an option:
• Select a location marker.
• Select a point, such as a street, junction or address
location.
5 Select Go!.
Going home
The first time you start a route home, the device prompts you to
enter your home location.
1 Select Where To? > Go Home.
2 If necessary, enter your home location.
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1 Select Where To? > > Set Home Location.
2 Enter your home location.
Viewing the Entire Route on the Map
1 While navigating a route, select anywhere on the map.
2 Select .
Your route on the map
Adding a location to your route
Editing your home location
As you travel, the device guides you to your destination using
voice prompts and information on the map. Instructions for your
next turn or exit, or other actions appear across the top of the
map.
Next action in the route. Indicates the next turn, exit, or other action
and the lane in which you should travel, if available.
Distance to the next action.
Name of the street or exit associated with the next action.
Route highlighted on the map.
Next action in the route. Arrows on the map indicate the location of
upcoming actions.
Vehicle speed.
Name of the road on which you are travelling.
Estimated arrival time.
TIP: you can touch this field to change the information it shows
(Changing the map data field, page 10).
Active lane guidance
As you approach a turn while navigating a route, a detailed
simulation of the road appears beside the map, if available. A
coloured line
indicates the proper lane for the turn.
Viewing turns and directions
While navigating a route, you can view upcoming turns, lane
changes, or other directions for your route.
1 From the map, select an option:
• To view upcoming turns and directions as you navigate,
select > Turns.
The map tool displays the next four turns or directions
beside the map. The list updates automatically as you
navigate the route.
• To view the complete list of turns and directions for the
entire route, select the text bar at the top of the map.
2 Select a turn or direction (optional).
Detailed information appears. An image of the junction may
appear for junctions on major roads, if available.
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Before you can add a location to your route, you must be
navigating a route (Starting a route, page 3).
You can add locations to the middle or end of your route. For
example, you can add a petrol station as the next destination in
your route.
TIP: to create complex routes with multiple destinations or
scheduled stops, you can use the trip planner to plan, schedule,
and save a trip (Planning a trip, page 5).
1 From the map, select > Where To?.
2 Search for a location (Finding and saving locations,
page 6).
3 Select a location.
4 Select Go!.
5 Select an option:
• To add the location as the next destination in your route,
select Add As Next Stop.
• To add the location to the end of your route, select Add
As Last Stop.
• To add the location and edit the order of destinations in
your route, select Add to Active Route.
The device re-calculates the route to include the added location
and guides you to the destinations in order.
Shaping your route
Before you can shape your route, you must start a route
(Starting a route, page 3).
You can manually shape your route to change its course. This
allows you to direct the route to use a certain road or go through
a certain area without adding a destination to the route.
1 Touch anywhere on the map.
2 Select .
The device enters route shaping mode.
3 Select a location on the map.
TIP: you can select to zoom in on the map and select a
more precise location.
The device recalculates the route to travel through the
selected location.
4 If necessary, select an option:
• To add more shaping points to the route, select additional
locations on the map.
• To remove a shaping point, select .
5 When you are finished shaping the route, select Go!.
Taking a detour
You can take a detour for a specified distance along your route
or detour around specific roads. This is useful if you encounter
construction zones, closed roads or poor road conditions.
1 From the map, select > Change Route.
TIP: if the Change Route tool is not in the map tools menu,
you can add it (Enabling map tools, page 9).
2 Select an option:
• To re-route for a specific distance, select Detour by
Distance.
• To detour around a specific road on the route, select
Detour by Road.
• To find a new route, select Detour.
Navigating to your destination
Stopping the route
From the map, select
> Stop.
Changing the route calculation mode
1 Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode.
2 Select an option:
• Select Faster Time to calculate routes that are faster to
drive but can be longer in distance.
• Select Off Road to calculate point-to-point routes (without
roads).
• Select Shorter Distance to calculate routes that are
shorter in distance but can take more time to drive.
Trip planner
You can use the trip planner to create and save a trip, which you
can navigate later. This can be useful for planning a delivery
route, a vacation, or a road trip. You can edit a saved trip to
further customise it, including reordering locations, optimising
the order of stops, adding scheduling information, and adding
shaping points.
You can also use the trip planner to edit and save your active
route.
Planning a trip
A trip can include many locations, and it must include at least a
starting point and a destination. The starting point is the location
from which you plan to start your trip. If you start navigating the
trip from a different location, the device gives you the option to
route to your starting point first. For a round trip, the starting
location and final destination can be the same.
1 Select Apps > Trip Planner > > Create Trip.
2 Select Select Start Location.
3 Choose a location for your starting point, and select Select.
4 Select Select Destination.
5 Choose a location for a destination, and select Select.
6 Select Add Location to add more locations (optional).
7 After you have added all the necessary locations, select Next
> Save.
8 Enter a name and select Done.
Navigating to a favourite trip
1 Select Apps > Trip Planner.
2 Select a favourite trip.
3 Select Go!.
4 Select the first location to navigate to, and select Start.
The device calculates a route from your current location to
the selected location and then guides you to the remaining
trip destinations in order.
Optimising the order of stops in a trip
The device can automatically optimise the order of stops in your
trip to create a shorter, more efficient route. The starting location
and final destination are not changed when you optimise the
order.
While editing a trip, select
> Optimise Order.
Editing and reordering locations in a trip
1 Select Apps > Trip Planner.
2 Select a saved trip.
3 Select a location.
4 Select an option:
• To add a new location after the selected location, select
.
• To remove the location, select .
Editing and saving your active route
If a route is active, you can use the trip planner to edit and save
your route as a trip.
1 Select Apps > Trip Planner > My Active Route.
2 Edit your route using any of the trip planner features.
The route recalculates each time you make a change.
3 Select Save to save your route as a trip, which you can
navigate again later (optional).
Changing routing options for a trip
You can customise how the device calculates the route when
you start your trip.
1 Select Apps > Trip Planner.
2 Select a favourite trip.
3 Select > Trip Settings.
4 Select an option:
• To add shaping points to your trip, select Shape Route,
and follow the on-screen instructions (Shaping your route,
page 4).
• To change the calculation mode for the trip, select Route
Preference (Changing the route calculation mode,
page 5).
Scheduling a trip
You can add scheduling information to each location in your trip,
including the desired arrival time and layover duration at each
location. This can help you plan your departure to reach
locations in your trip on time.
1 Select Apps > Trip Planner.
2 Select a trip.
3 Select > Trip Settings > Edit Schedule.
4 Select a location, and follow the on-screen instructions to
enter the schedule information.
TIP: if you need to schedule multiple locations in the trip, you
should start from the beginning of the trip and work toward
the end.
5 Repeat step 4 to enter schedule information for additional
locations.
6 When finished, select Save.
When you navigate the trip, you should depart by the time
shown under the starting point to reach your stops and
destinations by the scheduled time. The schedule is an estimate
only. Traffic conditions, roadworks, and other delays may affect
your actual arrival times.
Using Suggested Routes
Before you can use this feature, you must save at least one
location and enable the travel history feature (Device and
privacy settings, page 17).
Using the myTrends™ feature, your device predicts your
destination based on your travel history, the day of the week and
the time of day. After you have driven to a favourite location
several times, the location may appear in the navigation bar on
the map, along with the estimated time of travel and traffic
information.
Select the navigation bar to view a suggested route to the
location.
• To move the location up or down, select , and drag the
location to a new position in the trip.
Navigating to your destination
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Avoiding Delays, Tolls and Areas
Avoiding traffic delays on your route
Before you can avoid traffic delays, you must be receiving traffic
information (Receiving traffic data using a traffic receiver,
page 10).
By default, the device optimises your route to avoid traffic delays
automatically. If you have disabled this option in the traffic
settings (Traffic Settings, page 16), you can view and avoid
traffic delays manually.
1 While navigating a route, select > Traffic.
2 Select Alternative Route, if available.
3 Select Go!.
Avoiding toll roads
Your device can avoid routing you through areas that require
tolls, such as toll roads, toll bridges, or congestion areas. The
device may still include a toll area in your route if no other
reasonable routes are available.
1 Select Settings > Navigation.
2 Select an option:
NOTE: the menu changes based on your area and the map
data on your device.
• Select Toll Roads.
• Select Tolls and Fees > Toll Roads.
3 Select an option:
• To be asked each time before routing through a toll area,
select Always Ask.
• To always avoid tolls, select Avoid.
• To always allow tolls, select Allow.
4 Select Save.
Avoiding toll stickers
NOTE: this feature is not available in all areas.
The map data on your device may contain detailed toll sticker
information for some countries. You can avoid or allow toll
stickers for each country.
1 Select Settings > Navigation > Tolls and Fees > Toll
Stickers.
2 Select a country.
3 Select an option:
• To be asked each time before routing through a toll area,
select Always Ask.
• To always avoid tolls, select Avoid.
• To always allow tolls, select Allow.
4 Select Save.
Avoiding road features
1 Select Settings > Navigation > Avoidances.
2 Select the road features to avoid on your routes and select
Save.
Avoiding environmental zones
Your device can avoid areas with environmental or emissions
restrictions that may apply to your vehicle.
1 Select Settings > Navigation > Environmental Zones.
2 Select an option:
• To be asked each time before routing through an
environmental zone, select Always Ask.
• To always avoid environmental zones, select Avoid.
• To always allow environmental zones, select Allow.
Select
Save.
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Custom avoidances
Custom avoidances allow you select specific areas or sections
of road to avoid. When the device calculates a route, it avoids
these areas and roads unless no other reasonable route is
available.
Avoiding a road
1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
2 Select Add Avoid Road.
3 Select the starting point of the section of road to avoid and
select Next.
4 Select the ending point of the road section and select Next.
5 Select Done.
Avoiding an area
Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
If necessary, select Add Avoidance.
Select Add Avoid Area.
Select the upper left corner of the area to avoid and select
Next.
5 Select the lower right corner of the area to avoid and select
Next.
The selected area is shaded on the map.
6 Select Done.
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Disabling a custom avoidance
You can disable a custom avoidance without deleting it.
1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
2 Select a created avoidance.
3 Select > Disable.
Deleting custom avoidances
1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
2 Select an option:
• To delete all custom avoidances, select .
• To delete one custom avoidance, select the avoidance
and select
> Delete.
Navigating off road
If you are not following roadways as you navigate, you can use
Off Road mode.
1 Select Settings > Navigation.
2 Select Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save.
The next route will be calculated as a straight line to the
location.
Finding and saving locations
The maps loaded in your device contain locations, such as
restaurants, hotels, vehicle services, and detailed street
information. The Where To? menu helps you find your
destination by providing several methods to browse, search, and
save this information.
• Enter search terms to quickly search all location information
(Finding a location using the search bar, page 7).
• Browse or search pre-loaded points of interest by category
(Points of Interest, page 7).
• Search and check into Foursquare points of interest
(Searching Foursquare points of interest, page 7).
• Use search tools to find specific locations, such as
addresses, junctions, or geographic coordinates (Search
tools, page 8).
• Search near a different town or area (Changing the search
area, page 7).
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Finding and saving locations
• Save your favourite locations to find them quickly in the future
(Saving Locations, page 8).
• Return to recently found locations (Viewing history,
page 8).
Finding a location using the search bar
You can use the search bar to search for locations by entering a
category, brand name, address or town name.
1 Select Where To?.
2 Select Enter Search in the search bar.
3 Enter all or part of the search term.
Suggested search terms appear below the search bar.
4 Select an option:
• To search for a type of business, enter a category name
(for example, "cinemas").
• To search for a business name, enter all or part of the
name.
• To search for an address near you, enter the house
number and street name.
• To search for an address in another town, enter the house
number, street name, town and county.
• To search for a town, enter the town and county.
• To search for coordinates, enter latitude and longitude
coordinates.
5 Select an option:
• To search using a suggested search term, select the term.
• To search using the text you entered, select .
6 If necessary, select a location.
Viewing Search Results on the Map
You can view the results of a location search on the map instead
of in a list.
1 From the location search results, select .
The nearest location in your search results appears on the
map. indicates the locations of other search results.
2 Select one or more options:
• To view more search results, touch and drag the map.
• To select another location, select .
• To view details and routes for the selected location, select
the location description at the bottom of the map.
• To start navigation to the selected location, select Go!.
Changing the search area
By default, the device searches near your current location. You
can also search other areas, such as near your destination, near
another city, or along your active route.
1 Select Where To?.
2 Select Searching near:.
3 Select an option.
Points of Interest
A point of interest is a place that you may find useful or
interesting. Points of interest are organised by category and can
include popular travel destinations such as petrol stations,
restaurants, hotels, and entertainment venues.
Finding a location by category
1 Select Where To?.
2 Select a category or select Categories.
3 If necessary, select a subcategory.
4 Select a location.
Finding and saving locations
Searching within a category
After you have performed a search for a point of interest, certain
categories may display a Quick Search list that shows the last
four destinations you selected.
1 Select Where To? > Categories.
2 Select a category.
3 Select an option:
• Select a destination from the quick search list on the right
side of the screen.
The quick search list provides a list of recently found
locations in the selected category.
• Select a subcategory, if necessary, and select a
destination.
Navigating to points of interest within a venue
You can create a route to a point of interest (POI) within a larger
venue, such as a store in a shopping centre or a specific
terminal in an airport.
1 Select Where To? > Enter Search.
2 Select an option:
• To search for the venue, enter the name or address of the
venue, select , and go to step 3.
• To search for the POI, enter the name of the POI, select
, and go to step 5.
3 Select the venue.
A list of categories appears below the venue, such as
restaurants, car hire, or terminals.
4 Select a category.
5 Select the POI, and select Go!.
The device creates a route to the parking area or venue
entrance closest to the POI. When you arrive at the destination,
a chequered flag indicates the recommended parking area. A
labelled point indicates the location of the POI within the venue.
Exploring a venue
You can view a list of all points of interest located within each
venue.
1 Select a venue.
2 Select > Explore this Venue.
Foursquare
Foursquare is a location-based social network. Your device
includes pre-loaded Foursquare points of interest, which are
indicated by the Foursquare logo in your location search results.
For additional features, you can connect to your Foursquare
account using Smartphone Link on your compatible smartphone.
When you connect to your Foursquare account using
Smartphone Link, you can view Foursquare location details,
check in to a location, and search for points of interest in the
online Foursquare database.
Searching Foursquare points of interest
You can search for Foursquare points of interest loaded on your
device. When you connect to your Foursquare account using
Smartphone Link, the search provides the most up-to-date
results from the online Foursquare database and customised
results from your Foursquare user account.
Select Where To? > Categories > Foursquare®.
Connecting to your Foursquare account
1 Connect your device to Smartphone Link (Pairing with your
phone and connecting to Smartphone Link, page 12).
2 On your smartphone, open the Smartphone Link app.
3 Open the Smartphone Link app settings, and select
Foursquare® > Login.
4 Enter your Foursquare login information.
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Viewing Foursquare location details
Before you can view Foursquare location details, you must
connect to a supported phone running Smartphone Link and log
in to your Foursquare account.
You can view detailed Foursquare location information, such as
user ratings, restaurant pricing information, and hours of
operation.
1 From the location search results, select a Foursquare point of
interest.
2 Select .
Checking in with Foursquare
Before you can check in with Foursquare, you must connect to a
supported phone running Smartphone Link and log in to your
Foursquare account.
1 Select Apps > Foursquare® > Check In.
2 Select a point of interest.
3 Select > Check In.
Search tools
Search tools allow you to search for specific types of locations
by responding to on-screen prompts.
Finding an address
NOTE: the order of the steps may change depending on the
map data loaded on your device.
1 Select Where To?.
2 If necessary, select Searching near: to search near a
different town or area.
3 Select Address.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to enter address
information.
5 Select the address.
Finding a junction
You can search for a junction between two streets, motorways,
or other roads.
1 Select Where To? > Categories > Junctions.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to enter street information.
3 Select the junction.
Finding a town
1 Select Where To? > Categories > Towns.
2 Select an option:
• Select a town from the list of nearby towns.
• To search near another location, select Searching
near: (Changing the search area, page 7).
• To search for a town by name, select Enter Search, enter
a town name, and select .
Finding a location using coordinates
You can find a location using latitude and longitude coordinates.
This can be helpful when geocaching.
1 Select Where To? > Categories > Coordinates.
2 If necessary, select , and change the coordinate format or
datum.
3 Enter the latitude and longitude coordinates.
4 Select View on Map.
Viewing history
Your device stores a history of the last 50 locations you have
found.
Select Where To? > History.
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Clearing the list of history locations
Select Where To? > History >
> Clear > Yes.
Finding your last parking spot
When you disconnect the device from vehicle power while the
device is on, your current location is saved as a parking spot.
Select Apps > Last Spot.
Viewing current location information
You can use the Where Am I? page to view information about
your current location. This feature is helpful if you need to tell
emergency personnel your location.
From the map, select the vehicle.
Finding emergency services and fuel
You can use the Where Am I? page to find the nearest
hospitals, police stations, and fuel stations.
1 From the map, select the vehicle.
2 Select Hospitals, Police Station, Petrol Stations or
Roadside Assist..
NOTE: some service categories are not available in all areas.
A list of locations for the selected service appears, with the
nearest locations at the top.
3 Select a location.
4 Select an option:
• To navigate to the location, select Go!.
• To view the phone number and other location details,
select .
Getting directions to your current location
If you need to tell another person how to get to your current
location, your device can give you a list of directions.
1 From the map, select the vehicle.
2 Select > Directions to Me.
3 Select a starting location.
4 Select Select.
Adding a shortcut
You can add shortcuts to the Where To? menu. A shortcut can
point to a location, a category, or a search tool.
The Where To? menu can contain up to 36 shortcut icons.
1 Select Where To? > Personalise.
2 Select an item.
Removing a shortcut
1 Select Where To? > > Remove Shortcut(s).
2 Select a shortcut to remove.
3 Select the shortcut again to confirm.
4 Select Save.
Saving Locations
Saving a Location
1 Search for a location (Finding a location by category,
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page 7).
From the search results, select a location.
Select .
Select Save.
If necessary, enter a name, and select Done.
Saving your current location
1 From the map, select the vehicle icon.
2 Select Save.
Finding and saving locations
3 Enter a name and select Done.
4 Select OK.
Editing a favourite location
1 Select Where To? > Favourites.
2 If necessary, select a category.
3 Select a location.
4 Select .
5 Select > Edit.
6 Select an option:
• Select Name.
• Select Phone Number.
• Select Categories to assign categories to the saved
location.
• Select Change Map Symbol to change the symbol used
to mark the saved location on a map.
7 Edit the information.
8 Select Done.
Assigning categories to a saved location
You can add custom categories to organise your saved
locations.
NOTE: categories appear in the saved locations menu after you
have saved more than 12 locations.
1 Select Where To? > Favourites.
2 Select a location.
3 Select .
4 Select > Edit > Categories.
5 Enter one or more category names, separated by commas.
6 If necessary, select a suggested category.
7 Select Done.
Deleting a favourite location
NOTE: deleted locations cannot be recovered.
1 Select Where To? > Favourites.
2 Select > Delete Favourite(s).
3 Select the box next to the saved locations to delete and
select Delete.
Using the Map
You can use the map to navigate a route (Your route on the
map, page 4) or to view a map of your surroundings when no
route is active.
1 Select View Map.
2 Touch anywhere on the map.
3 Select an option:
• Drag the map to pan left, right, up, or down.
• To zoom in or out, select or .
• To switch between North Up and 3-D views, select .
• To filter the displayed points of interest by category, select
.
• To start a route, select a location on the map, and select
Go! (Starting a route by using the map, page 3).
Map tools
Map tools provide quick access to information and device
functions while you view the map. When you activate a map
tool, it appears in a panel at the edge of the map.
Stop: stops navigation of the active route.
Using the Map
Change Route: allows you to re-route or skip locations in your
route.
Up Ahead: displays upcoming locations along the route, or the
road on which you are travelling (Up ahead, page 9).
Turns: displays a list of upcoming turns in your route (Viewing
turns and directions, page 4).
Trip Data: displays customisable trip data, such as speed or
mileage (Viewing trip data from the map, page 10).
Volume: adjusts the master audio volume.
Brightness: adjusts the screen brightness.
Phone: displays a list of recent phone calls from your connected
phone, and displays in-call options while a phone call is
active (Using in-call options, page 14).
Traffic: displays traffic conditions along your route or in your
area (Viewing upcoming traffic, page 10).
Weather: displays weather conditions for your area.
photoLive: displays live traffic cameras from your photoLive
subscription (photoLive traffic cameras, page 15).
Report Camera: allows you to report a speed or red light
camera. This tool is available only when you have speed or
red light camera data on your device and you have an active
connection to the Smartphone Link app (Pairing with your
phone and connecting to Smartphone Link, page 12).
Viewing a map tool
1 From the map, select
2 Select a map tool.
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The map tool appears in a panel at the edge of the map.
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3 When you have finished using the map tool, select
Enabling map tools
By default, only the most commonly used map tools are enabled
in the map tools menu. You can add up to 12 tools to the menu.
1 From the map, select > .
2 Select the tick box next to each tool to add.
3 Select Save.
Up ahead
The Up Ahead tool provides information about upcoming
locations along your route or the road on which you are
travelling. You can view upcoming points of interest, such as
restaurants, petrol stations, or roadside service. When travelling
on a motorway, you can also view information and available
services for upcoming exits and cities, similar to the information
on motorway road signs.
You can customise three categories to show in the Up Ahead
tool.
Viewing upcoming locations
1 From the map, select > Up Ahead.
2 Select an option:
• To view the next upcoming location in each category,
select , if necessary.
• To view information and available services for upcoming
motorway exits or cities, select .
NOTE: this option is available only while you are travelling
on a motorway, or when your route includes a motorway.
3 Select an item to view a list of locations for that category,
exit, or city.
Customising the up ahead categories
You can change the location categories that appear in the Up
Ahead tool.
1 From the map, select > Up Ahead.
2 Select a category.
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3 Select .
4 Select an option:
• To move a category up or down in the list, select and drag
the arrow next to the category name.
• To change a category, select the category.
• To create a custom category, select a category, select
Custom Search, and enter the name of a business or
category.
5 Select Done.
Trip information
Viewing trip data from the map
Before you can view trip data on the map, you must add the tool
to the map tools menu (Enabling map tools, page 9).
From the map, select > Trip Data.
Customising the trip data fields
Before you can customise the data that appears in the trip data
map tool, you must add the trip data tool to the map tools menu
(Enabling map tools, page 9).
1 From the map, select > Trip Data.
2 Select a trip data field.
3 Select an option.
The new trip data field appears in the trip data map tool.
Viewing the trip information page
The trip information page displays your speed and provides
statistics about your trip.
NOTE: if you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on,
so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip.
From the map, select Speed.
Viewing the trip log
Your device keeps a trip log, which is a record of the path you
have travelled.
1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Layers.
2 Select the Trip Log tick box.
Resetting trip information
1 From the map, select Speed.
2 Select > Reset Field(s).
3 Select an option:
• When not navigating a route, select Select All to reset
every data field on the first page except the speedometer.
• Select Reset Trip Data to reset the information on the trip
computer.
• Select Reset Max. Speed to reset the maximum speed.
• Select Reset Trip B to reset the odometer.
Viewing upcoming traffic
You can view traffic incidents coming up along your route or
along the road on which you are travelling.
1 While navigating a route, select > Traffic.
The nearest upcoming traffic incident appears in a panel on
the right side of the map.
Select
the traffic incident to view additional details.
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Viewing traffic on the map
The traffic map shows colour-coded traffic flow and delays on
nearby roads.
1 From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic.
2 If necessary, select > Legend to view the legend for the
traffic map.
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Searching for traffic incidents
1 From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic.
2 Select > Incidents.
3 Select an item in the list.
4 If there is more than one incident, use the arrows to view
additional incidents.
Customising the map
Customising the map layers
You can customise which data appears on the map, such as
icons for points of interest and road conditions.
1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Layers.
2 Select the layers to include on the map, and select Save.
Changing the map data field
1 From the map, select a data field.
NOTE: you cannot customise Speed.
2 Select a type of data to display.
Changing the map perspective
1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Driving Map View.
2 Select an option:
• Select Track Up to display the map in two dimensions (2D), with your direction of travel at the top.
• Select North Up to display the map in 2-D with north at
the top.
• Select 3-D to display the map in three dimensions.
3 Select Save.
Traffic data
NOTICE
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the
traffic information.
Traffic data is not available in all areas or for all product models.
For information about traffic receivers and coverage areas, go to
www.garmin.com/traffic.
To avoid traffic delays, your device must receive live traffic data.
• If your device includes a traffic receiver, it can receive traffic
data from an over-the-air broadcast signal, where available.
• An FM traffic receiver is included in product models ending
with LT or LMT.
• A digital traffic receiver is included in product models ending
with LMT-D or LMTHD.
• The device must be connected to vehicle power using the
included power cable to receive traffic data using the traffic
receiver.
• The device must be within range of a traffic data signal to
receive information using the traffic receiver.
• The device can receive traffic information as a subscription
service from the Smartphone Link app.
Receiving traffic data using a traffic receiver
NOTICE
Heated (metallised) windscreens could degrade the
performance of the traffic receiver.
If your device includes a traffic receiver, it can receive traffic
data from an over-the-air broadcast signal, where available. This
feature is not available in all areas or for all product models.
NOTE: in some areas, traffic information may be received from
FM radio stations using HD Radio™ technology.
Traffic data
1 Verify your device includes a traffic receiver.
• An FM traffic receiver is included in product models
ending with LT or LMT.
• A digital traffic receiver is included in product models
ending with LMT-D or LMTHD.
2 Connect the device to vehicle power using the power cable
included with your device (Connecting the Device to Vehicle
Power, page 1).
The power cable included with your device includes an
antenna for the traffic receiver.
When you are within a traffic coverage area, your device can
display traffic information and help you avoid traffic delays.
Receiving traffic data using Smartphone
Link
The Live Traffic service provides real-time traffic data.
1 Download Smartphone Link onto your compatible phone
(Downloading Smartphone Link, page 13).
2 Subscribe to the Live Traffic service (Subscribing to Garmin
Live Services, page 13).
3 Connect the device to the phone running Smartphone Link
(Pairing with your phone and connecting to Smartphone Link,
page 12).
About traffic subscriptions
You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your
subscription expires. Go to http://www.garmin.com/traffic.
Viewing traffic subscriptions
Select Settings > Traffic > Subscriptions.
Adding a subscription
You can purchase traffic subscriptions for other regions or
countries.
1 From the main menu, select Traffic.
2 Select Subscriptions > .
3 Write down the FM traffic receiver unit ID.
4 Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to purchase a subscription
and get a 25-character code.
The traffic subscription code cannot be reused. You must
obtain a new code each time you renew your service. If you
own multiple FM traffic receivers, you must obtain a new
code for each receiver.
5 Select Next on the device.
6 Enter the code.
7 Select Done.
Enabling traffic
You can enable or disable traffic data.
1 Select Settings > Traffic.
2 Select the Traffic tick box.
Voice Command
NOTE: voice command is not available for all languages and
regions, and may not be available on all models.
NOTE: Voice Activated Navigation may not achieve desired
performance when in a noisy environment.
Voice command allows you to use your device by saying words
and commands. The voice command menu provides voice
prompts and a list of available commands.
Setting the wake-up phrase
The wake-up phrase is a word or phrase you can say to activate
voice command. The default wake-up phrase is Voice
Command.
TIP: you can reduce the chance of accidental voice command
activation by using a strong wake-up phrase.
1 Select Apps > Voice Command > > Wake-Up Phrase.
2 Enter a new wake-up phrase.
The device indicates the strength of the wake-up phrase as
you enter the phrase.
3 Select Done.
Activating Voice Command
Say your wake-up phrase.
The voice command menu appears.
Voice Command tips
• Speak in a normal voice directed at the device.
• Reduce background noise, such as voices or the radio, to
increase the accuracy of the voice recognition.
• Say commands as they appear on the screen.
• Respond to voice prompts from the device as needed.
• Increase the length of your wake-up phrase to reduce the
chance of accidental voice command activation.
• Listen for two tones to confirm when the device enters and
exits voice command.
Starting a route using Voice command
You can say the names of popular, well known locations.
1 Say your wake-up phrase (Setting the wake-up phrase,
page 11).
2 Say Find Place.
3 Listen for the voice prompt and say the name of the location.
4 Say the line number.
5 Say Navigate.
Muting Instructions
You can disable the voice prompts for voice command without
muting the device.
1 Select Apps > Voice Command > .
2 Select Mute Instructions > Enabled.
Voice Control
For regions where the Voice Command feature is unavailable,
the Voice Control feature is activated. Voice Control allows you
to use your voice to control the device. Before you can use the
Voice Control feature, you must configure it for your voice.
Configuring Voice Control
The Voice Control feature must be configured for a single user's
voice and does not work for other users.
1 Select Apps > Voice Control.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to record commands for
each voice control phrase.
NOTE: you do not have to read the exact phrase on the
screen. You may say an alternative command with the same
meaning based on your preference.
To use a voice control feature, you must say the command you
recorded for the feature.
Using Voice Control
1 Say the command you recorded for the Voice Control
phrase.
Voice Command
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The voice control menu appears.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Voice control tips
• Speak in a normal voice directed at the device.
• Reduce background noise, such as voices or the radio, to
increase the accuracy of the voice recognition.
• Say commands as they appear on the screen.
• Listen for a tone to confirm when the device successfully
receives a command.
Bluetooth Feature status icons
Status icons appear in the Bluetooth settings next to each paired
phone.
Select Settings > Bluetooth.
• A grey icon indicates the feature is disabled or disconnected
for that phone.
• A coloured icon indicates the feature is connected and active
for that phone.
Hands-free calling
Smart notifications
Bluetooth Connected Features
The device has several Bluetooth connected features for your
compatible smartphone. Some features require you to install the
Smartphone Link app on your smartphone. Go to garmin.com
/smartphonelink for more information.
Hands-free calling: allows you to make and receive phone calls
using your device, and allows you to use the device as a
hands-free speaker phone. If the selected language supports
the voice command feature, you can place calls using voice
commands.
Notifications: displays phone notifications and messages on
your device. This feature is not available for all languages.
Send Locations to Device: allows you to send locations from
your smartphone to your navigation device.
Foursquare Check In: allows you to check into Foursquare
locations using your navigation device.
Weather updates: sends real-time weather conditions and
alerts to your device.
Garmin Live Services: provides subscription-based services to
view live data on your device, such as traffic conditions,
parking, and advanced weather forecasts.
Pairing with your phone and connecting to
Smartphone Link
You must pair your Garmin DriveLuxe device with your phone to
use Bluetooth features. After the devices are paired, they
connect automatically when they are turned on and within range.
Some features require the Smartphone Link app. You can
connect to the Smartphone Link app during the pairing process
or later.
1 From the app store on your phone, install the Smartphone
Link app (optional).
2 Place the Garmin DriveLuxe device and your phone within
3 m (10 ft) of each other.
3 On the Garmin DriveLuxe device, select Settings >
Bluetooth, and fill the Bluetooth check box.
4 Select Search for Devices.
5 On your phone, enable Bluetooth wireless technology, and
set the phone to be visible.
See your phone owner's manual for more information.
6 On the Garmin DriveLuxe device, select OK.
The Garmin DriveLuxe device begins searching for nearby
Bluetooth devices, and a list of Bluetooth devices appears. It
may take up to a minute for your phone to appear in the list.
7 Select your phone from the list and select OK.
8 On your phone, confirm the pairing request.
9 On your phone, open the Smartphone Link app (optional).
If you are pairing with an Apple device, a security code
appears on the Garmin DriveLuxe screen.
10 If necessary, enter the security code on your phone within 30
seconds.
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Smartphone Link features and services
Setting up Bluetooth features for your Apple
device
By default, all compatible Bluetooth features are enabled when
you pair your phone. You can enable, disable, or customise
certain features.
Connecting to the Smartphone Link app on your
Apple device
Before you can connect to the Smartphone Link app, you must
pair and connect your Garmin DriveLuxe device with your
phone.
If you did not connect to the Smartphone Link app during the
pairing process, you can connect to it for additional Bluetooth
features. The Smartphone Link app communicates with your
phone using Bluetooth Smart technology. The first time you
connect to the Smartphone Link app on an Apple device, you
must enter a Bluetooth Smart security code.
1 From the app store on your phone, install the Smartphone
Link app.
2 On your phone, open the Smartphone Link app.
A security code appears on the Garmin DriveLuxe device
screen.
3 On your phone, enter the code.
Disabling hands-free calling for your Apple device
You can disable hands-free calling and remain connected to
your phone for Smartphone Link data and notifications.
1 Select Settings > Bluetooth.
2 Select the phone name used for hands-free calling.
TIP: your phone may connect to hands-free calling and data
using two different names. appears coloured next to the
phone name used for hands-free calling.
3 Clear the Phone calls tick box.
Disabling Smartphone Link data and smart
notifications for your Apple device
You can disable Smartphone Link data and smart notifications
and remain connected to your phone for hands-free calling.
1 Select Settings > Bluetooth.
2 Select the phone name connected to Smartphone Link data
and notifications.
TIP: your phone may connect to hands-free calling and data
using two different names. and appear blue next to the
phone name used for data and notifications.
3 Clear the Smartphone services check box.
Showing or hiding notification categories for your Apple
device
You can filter the notifications shown on your device by showing
or hiding categories.
1 Select Settings > Bluetooth.
Bluetooth Connected Features
2 Select the phone name connected to Smartphone Link data
and notifications.
TIP: your phone may connect to hands-free calling and data
using two different names. and appear coloured next to
the phone name used for data and notifications.
3 Select Smart Notifications.
4 Select the check box next to each notification to show.
Setting up Bluetooth features for your
smartphone with Android™
By default, all compatible Bluetooth features are enabled when
you pair your phone. You can enable, disable, or customise
certain features.
Connecting to the Smartphone Link app on your
Android smartphone
Before you can connect to the Smartphone Link app, you must
pair and connect your Garmin DriveLuxe device with your
phone.
If you did not connect to the Smartphone Link app during the
pairing process, you can connect to it for additional Bluetooth
features.
1 From the app store on your phone, install the Smartphone
Link app.
2 On your phone, open the Smartphone Link app.
Disabling Bluetooth features for your smartphone
with Android
You can disable specific Bluetooth features and remain
connected to other features.
1 Select Settings > Bluetooth.
2 Select the phone name.
3 Select an option:
• To disable hands-free calling, clear the Phone calls check
box.
• To disable Smartphone Link data and smart notifications,
clear the Smartphone Link check box.
• To disable specific app notifications, use the settings in
the Smartphone Link app.
Showing or hiding notifications for your smartphone with
Android
You can use the Smartphone Link app to select which types of
notifications appear on your Garmin DriveLuxe device.
1 On your phone, open the Smartphone Link app.
2 Select .
3 Verify the Smart Notifications check box is selected.
4 From the Notifications section, select Settings.
A list of notification categories and apps appears.
5 Select an option:
• To enable or disable a notification, select the toggle switch
next to the category or app name.
• To add an app to the list, select .
Smartphone Link
Smartphone Link is a phone application that allows you to
synchronise location data with your phone and access live
information using your phone data connection. Your device
transfers data from Smartphone Link using Bluetooth wireless
technology. Live information is available through free and
subscription-based plans from Garmin Live Services (Garmin
Live Services, page 13).
Favourites and recently found locations are synchronised with
your phone each time your device connects to Smartphone Link.
Bluetooth Connected Features
Downloading Smartphone Link
Smartphone Link is available for some smartphones. Go to
www.garmin.com/smartphonelink or see the application store for
your phone for compatibility and availability information.
Download Smartphone Link from the application store on
your supported phone.
See your phone owner's manual for information on
downloading and installing applications.
Sending a Location from Your Phone to Your Device
Smartphone Link is registered as a navigation application on
your phone.
1 From your phone, select the button to start navigating to a
location (see the owner's manual for your phone).
2 From the application menu, select Smartphone Link.
The next time you connect your device to your phone, the
location is transferred to the recently found items on your
device.
Garmin Live Services
Before you can use Garmin Live Services, your device must be
connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link
(Pairing with your phone and connecting to Smartphone Link,
page 12).
Connecting to Smartphone Link provides access to Garmin Live
Services. Garmin Live Services provides free and subscriptionbased plans to view live data on your device, such as traffic
conditions and weather.
Some services, like weather, are available as separate apps on
your device. Other services, like traffic, enhance the existing
navigation features on your device. Features that require access
to Garmin Live Services display the Smartphone Link symbol
and appear only when the device is connected to Smartphone
Link.
Subscribing to Garmin Live Services
Before you can subscribe to Garmin Live Services, you must
install the Smartphone Link app on your phone.
1 Start the Smartphone Link app on your phone (Pairing with
your phone and connecting to Smartphone Link, page 12).
2 Select My Account.
A list of services and subscription prices appears.
3 Select a service.
4 Select the price.
5 Select Subscribe.
6 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Smart notifications
While your device is connected to the Smartphone Link app, you
can view notifications from your smartphone on your Garmin
DriveLuxe device, such as text messages, incoming calls, and
calendar appointments.
NOTE: you may need to wait a few minutes to receive
notifications on your navigation device after it connects to the
Smartphone Link app. appears coloured in the Bluetooth
settings when smart notifications are connected and active
(Bluetooth Feature status icons, page 12).
Receiving notifications
NOTICE
Do not read or reply to notifications while driving.
Before your Garmin DriveLuxe device can receive notifications,
you must connect it to your smartphone and to the Smartphone
Link app.
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From most pages, a pop-up appears when the device receives a
notification from your smartphone. If the device is moving, you
must verify you are a passenger and not the driver before you
can view notifications.
NOTE: if you are viewing the map, notifications appear in a map
tool.
• To ignore a notification, select OK.
The pop-up closes, but the notification remains active on your
phone.
• To view a notification, select View.
• To listen to the notification, select View > Play.
The device reads the notification using text-to-speech
technology. This feature is not available for all languages.
• To perform additional actions, such as dismissing the
notification from your phone, select View, and select an
option.
NOTE: additional actions are available for only some
notification types and must be supported by the app
generating the notification.
Receiving notifications while viewing the map
NOTICE
Do not read or reply to notifications while driving.
Before your Garmin DriveLuxe device can receive notifications,
you must connect it to your smartphone and to the Smartphone
Link app.
When you are viewing the map, new notifications appear in a
map tool at the edge of the screen. If the device is moving, you
must verify you are a passenger and not the driver before you
can view notifications.
• To ignore a notification, select .
The pop-up closes, but the notification remains active on your
phone.
• To view a notification, select the notification text.
• To listen to the notification, select Play Message.
The device reads the notification using text-to-speech
technology. This feature is not available for all languages.
• To listen to the notification using a voice command, say Play
Message.
NOTE: this option is available only when the selected
language supports the voice command feature and appears
in the map tool.
• To perform additional actions, such as dismissing the
notification from your phone, select View, and select an
option.
NOTE: additional actions are available for only some
notification types and must be supported by the app
generating the notification.
Viewing the list of notifications
You can view a list of all active notifications.
1 Select Apps > Smart Notifications.
The list of notifications appears. Unread notifications appear
black, and previously read notifications appear grey.
2 Select an option:
• To view a notification, select the notification description.
• To listen to a notification, select .
The device reads the notification using text-to-speech
technology. This feature is not available for all languages.
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Hands-free Calling
NOTE: while most phones are supported and can be used, it
cannot be guaranteed that a particular phone can be used. All
features may not be available for your phone.
Using Bluetooth wireless technology, your device can connect to
your mobile phone to become a hands-free device. While
connected, you can place or receive calls using your device.
Placing a call
Dialling a number
1 Select Apps > Phone > Dial.
2 Enter the number.
3 Select Dial.
Calling a contact in your phone book
Your phone book is loaded from your phone to the device each
time your phone and the device connect. It may take a few
minutes for the phone book to be available. Some phones do
not support this feature.
1 Select Apps > Phone > Phone Book.
2 Select a contact.
3 Select Call.
Calling a location
1 Select Apps > Phone > Browse Categories.
2 Select a point of interest.
3 Select Call.
Receiving a call
When you receive a call, select Answer or Ignore.
Using the call history
Your call history is loaded from your phone to the device each
time your phone and the device connect. It may take a few
minutes for the call history to be available. Some phones do not
support this feature.
1 Select Apps > Phone > Call History.
2 Select a category.
A list of calls appears, with the most recent calls at the top.
3 Select a call.
Using in-call options
While on a call, you can select in-call options from the map.
• To transfer audio to your phone, select .
TIP: you can use this feature if you want to turn off your
device and remain on the call or if you need privacy.
• To use the dial pad, select .
TIP: you can use this feature to use automated systems,
such as voice mail.
• To mute the microphone, select .
• To hang up, select .
Saving a home phone number
TIP: after you save a home number, you can edit the home
number by editing “Home” in your list of favourite locations
(Editing a favourite location, page 9).
1 Select Apps > Phone > > Set Home Number.
2 Enter your phone number.
3 Select Done.
Calling home
Before you can call home, you must enter a phone number for
your home location.
Select Apps > Phone > Call Home.
Bluetooth Connected Features
Disconnecting a Bluetooth device
You can temporarily disconnect a Bluetooth device without
deleting it from the paired devices list. The Bluetooth device can
connect to your Garmin DriveLuxe device automatically in the
future.
1 Select Settings > Bluetooth.
2 Select the device to disconnect.
3 Clear the tick box next to the name of your paired device.
Deleting a paired phone
You can delete a paired phone to prevent it from automatically
connecting to your device in the future.
1 Select Settings > Bluetooth.
2 Select the phone, and select Unpair device.
Using the apps
Viewing Help Files
Select Apps > Help to view the full owner's manual.
Searching help topics
Select Apps > Help >
.
Viewing the weather forecast
Before you can use this feature, your device must be receiving
weather data. You can connect your device to the Smartphone
Link app to receive weather data (Pairing with your phone and
connecting to Smartphone Link, page 12). In some areas,
product models that include a digital traffic receiver can receive
area weather information from an over-the-air digital traffic
signal (Traffic data, page 10). Weather forecasts are not
available in all areas.
1 Select Apps > Weather.
The device shows the current weather conditions and a
forecast for the next several days.
2 Select a day.
The detailed forecast for that day appears.
Viewing weather near a different town
1 Select Apps > Weather > Current Location.
2 Select an option:
• To view weather for a favourite town, select a town in the
list.
• To add a favourite town, select Add Town, and enter a
town name.
Viewing the weather radar
Before you can use this feature, you must purchase Advanced
Weather service using Smartphone Link.
You can view an animated, colour-coded radar map of current
weather conditions, as well as a weather icon on the map. The
weather icon changes to show weather in the vicinity, such as
rain, snow and thunderstorms.
1 Select Apps > Weather.
2 If necessary, select a town.
3 Select > Weather Radar.
Viewing weather alerts
Before you can use this feature, you must purchase Advanced
Weather service using Smartphone Link.
While you are travelling with your device, weather alerts may
appear on the map. You can also view a map of weather alerts
near your current location or near a selected town.
1 Select Apps > Weather.
Using the apps
2 If necessary, select a city.
3 Select > Weather Alerts.
Checking road conditions
Before you can use this feature, you must purchase Advanced
Weather service using Smartphone Link.
1 Select Apps > Weather.
2 If necessary, select a city.
3 Select > Road Conditions.
photoLive traffic cameras
photoLive traffic cameras provide live images of traffic
conditions on major roads and junctions. You can save cameras
that you plan to view regularly.
Saving a traffic camera
Before you can use this feature, you must subscribe to the
photoLive service and your device must be connected to a
supported phone running Smartphone Link (Smartphone Link,
page 13).
This feature is not available in all areas.
1 Select Apps > photoLive.
2 Select Touch to Add.
3 Select a road.
4 Select a junction.
5 Select Save.
Viewing a traffic camera
Before you can view a traffic camera, you must save a traffic
camera (Saving a traffic camera, page 15).
1 Select Apps > photoLive.
2 Select a camera.
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations
Before you can use this feature, you must enable the travel
history feature (Device and privacy settings, page 17).
You can view your previous routes and places where you have
stopped on the map.
Select Apps > Where I've Been.
Customising the device
Map and vehicle settings
Select Settings > Map & Vehicle.
Vehicle: sets the icon that represents your position on the map.
Driving Map View: sets the perspective on the map.
Map Detail: sets the level of detail on the map. More detail may
cause the map to draw slower.
Map Theme: changes the colour of the map data.
Map Tools: sets the shortcuts that appear in the map tools
menu.
Map Layers: sets the data that appears on the map page
(Customising the map layers, page 10).
Auto Zoom: automatically selects the zoom level for optimal use
of your map. When disabled, you must zoom in or out
manually.
myMaps: sets which installed maps the device uses.
Enabling maps
You can enable map products installed on your device.
TIP: to purchase additional map products, go to
http://buy.garmin.com.
1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > myMaps.
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2 Select a map.
Navigation settings
Select Settings > Navigation.
Route Preview: shows a preview of the major roads in your
route when you start navigation.
Calculation Mode: sets the route calculation method.
Fatigue Warning: alerts you when you have been driving for a
long period without a break.
Avoidances: sets road features to avoid on a route.
Custom Avoidances: allows you to avoid specific roads or
areas.
Environmental Zones: sets the avoidance preferences for
areas with environmental or emissions restrictions that may
apply to your vehicle.
Toll Roads: sets preferences for avoiding toll roads.
Tolls and Fees: sets preferences for avoiding toll roads and toll
stickers.
NOTE: this feature is not available in all areas.
Restricted Mode: disables all functions that require significant
operator attention and could become a distraction while
driving.
GPS Simulator: stops the device from receiving a GPS signal
and saves battery power.
Calculation Mode Settings
Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode.
The route calculation is based on road speeds and vehicle
acceleration data for a given route.
Faster Time: calculates routes that are faster to drive but can
be longer in distance.
Shorter Distance: calculates routes that are shorter in distance
but can take more time to drive.
Off Road: calculates a direct line from your location to your
destination.
Setting a simulated location
If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use
the GPS to set a simulated location.
1 Select Settings > Navigation > GPS Simulator.
2 From the main menu, select View Map.
3 Tap the map twice to select an area.
The address of the location appears at the bottom of the
screen.
4 Select the location description.
5 Select Set Location.
Backup camera settings
The backup camera settings allow you to manage paired
Garmin backup cameras and camera settings. This menu
appears on your navigation device only when the device is
connected to a wireless camera receiver cable. See the owner's
manual for your backup camera for detailed information about
pairing cameras and camera settings. Go to garmin.com
/backupcamera to purchase a Garmin backup camera.
Select Settings > Backup Camera, and select a paired camera.
Unpair: removes the paired camera. You must pair the camera
again before you can view it using this device and cable.
Rename: allows you to rename the paired camera.
Guidance Lines: shows or hides guidance lines and allows you
to adjust the position of the guidance lines.
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babyCam settings
The babyCam settings allow you to manage paired Garmin
babyCam™ cameras and camera settings. This menu appears
on your navigation device only when the device is connected to
a wireless camera receiver cable. See the owner's manual for
your camera for detailed information about pairing cameras and
camera settings. Go to garmin.com/babycam to purchase a
Garmin babyCam camera.
Select Settings > babyCam, and select a paired camera.
Power Settings: allows you to set the amount of time the video
appears on the screen.
Flip Video: allows you to flip or mirror the video.
Alignment: displays the babyCam video to help you align the
camera.
Check Seat Reminder: enables a reminder to check for rear
seat passengers before exiting the vehicle.
Unpair: removes the paired camera.
Rename: allows you to rename the paired camera.
Bluetooth settings
Select Settings > Bluetooth.
Bluetooth: enables Bluetooth wireless technology.
Search for Devices: searches for nearby Bluetooth devices.
Friendly Name: allows you to enter a friendly name that
identifies your device on other devices with Bluetooth
wireless technology.
Disabling Bluetooth
1 Select Settings > Bluetooth.
2 Select Bluetooth.
Display settings
Select Settings > Display.
Colour Mode: allows you to select day or night colour mode. If
you select the Auto option, the device automatically switches
to day or night colours based on the time of day.
Brightness: allows you to adjust the display brightness.
Display Timeout: allows you to set the amount of idle time
before your device enters sleep mode while using battery
power.
Screenshot: allows you to take a picture of the device screen.
Screenshots are saved in the Screenshot folder of the device
storage.
Traffic Settings
From the main menu, select Settings > Traffic.
Traffic: enables traffic.
Current Provider: sets the traffic provider to use for traffic data.
The Auto option selects the best available traffic data
automatically.
Subscriptions: lists the current traffic subscriptions.
Optimise Route: enables the device to use optimised
alternative routes automatically or upon request (Avoiding
traffic delays on your route, page 6).
Traffic Alerts: sets the traffic delay severity for which the device
displays a traffic alert.
Units and time settings
To open the Units and Time settings page, from the main menu,
select Settings > Units & Time.
Current Time: sets the device time.
Time Format: allows you to select a 12-hour, 24-hour or UTC
display time.
Customising the device
Units: sets the unit of measure used for distances.
Position Format: sets the co-ordinate format and datum used
for geographical co-ordinates.
Setting the Time
1 From the main menu, select the time.
2 Select an option:
• To set the time automatically using GPS information,
select Automatic.
• To set the time manually, drag the numbers up or down.
Power input
Vehicle power using the included vehicle power
cable. AC power using an optional accessory
(for home and office use only).
Battery type
Rechargeable lithium-ion
Power cables
Your device can be powered in various ways.
• Vehicle power cable
• USB cable
• AC adapter (optional accessory)
Language and Keyboard Settings
Charging the Device
To open the Language and Keyboard settings, from the main
menu, select Settings > Language & Keyboard.
Voice Language: sets the language for voice prompts.
Text Language: sets all on-screen text to the selected
language.
NOTE: changing the text language does not change the
language of user-entered data or map data, such as street
names.
Keyboard Language: enables keyboard languages.
NOTE: this Class III product shall be powered by an LPS power
supply.
You can charge the battery in the device using any of these
methods.
• Install the device in the mount, and connect the mount to
vehicle power.
Proximity alerts settings
NOTE: you must have custom points of interest (POIs) loaded
for proximity points alerts to display.
NOTE: this feature is not available in all areas.
Select Settings > Proximity Alerts.
Audio: sets the style of alert that plays when you approach
proximity points.
Alerts: sets the type of proximity points for which alerts are
played.
Device and privacy settings
To open the device settings, select Settings > Device.
About: displays the software version number, the unit ID
number and information on several other software features.
EULAs: displays the end-user licence agreements.
NOTE: you need this information when you update the
system software or purchase additional map data.
Position Reporting: shares your position information with
Garmin to improve content.
Travel History: allows the device to record information for the
myTrends, Where I’ve Been and Trip Log features.
Clear Travel History: clears your travel history for the
myTrends, Where I’ve Been and Trip Log features.
Restoring settings
You can restore a category of settings or all settings to the
factory default values.
1 Select Settings.
2 If necessary, select a settings category.
3 Select > Restore.
Device information
Specifications
Operating
temperature range
From -20° to 55°C (from -4° to 131°F)
Charging
temperature range
From 0° to 45°C (from 32° to 113°F)
Device information
NOTICE
Do not connect the device directly to the vehicle power cable.
• Connect the device to a computer using a USB cable.
The device may charge slowly when connected to a
computer. Some portable computers may not charge the
device.
• Connect the device to an optional power adapter accessory,
such as a wall power adapter.
You can purchase an approved Garmin AC-DC adapter
suitable for home or office use from a Garmin dealer or
www.garmin.com.
Device maintenance
Device Care
NOTICE
Avoid dropping your device.
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme
temperatures can occur, as it can cause permanent damage.
Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen as
this may result in damage.
Do not expose the device to water.
Cleaning the outer casing
NOTICE
Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic
components.
1 Clean the outer casing of the device (not the touchscreen)
using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.
2 Wipe the device dry.
Cleaning the Touchscreen
1 Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
2 If necessary, lightly dampen the cloth with water.
3 If using a dampened cloth, turn off the device and disconnect
the device from the power.
4 Gently wipe the screen with the cloth.
Avoiding theft
• Remove the device and mount from sight when not in use.
• Remove the residue left on the windscreen by the suction
cup.
• Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment.
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Resetting the device
• Take your device out of multi-storey car parks and away from
tall buildings and trees.
• Remain stationary for several minutes.
You can reset your device if it stops functioning.
Hold the power key for 12 seconds.
The device does not charge in my vehicle
• Register your device at http://my.garmin.com.
Removing the Device, Mount and Suction
Cup
Removing the Device from the Mount
1 Grip the device by the top and bottom.
2 Pull the bottom edge of the device towards you until it
releases from the magnet.
Pulling the device straight towards you may cause the mount
to release from the suction cup.
Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup
1 Turn the device mount to the right or left.
2 Apply pressure until the socket on the mount releases the
ball on the suction cup.
Removing the Suction Cup from the Windscreen
1 Flip the lever on the suction cup towards you.
2 Pull the tab on the suction cup towards you.
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power
Cable
NOTICE
When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the small pieces
and make sure they are put back in the proper position. The
vehicle power cable does not work unless it is assembled
correctly.
If your device does not charge in your vehicle, you may need to
replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter.
1 Rotate the end piece 90 degrees anticlockwise to unlock
it.
• Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable (Changing the
Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable, page 18).
• Verify that the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power to
the power outlet.
• Verify that the interior temperature of the vehicle is within the
charging temperature range indicated in the specifications.
• Verify that the fuse is not broken in the vehicle power socket.
My battery does not stay charged for very
long
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•
Decrease the screen brightness (Display settings, page 16).
Shorten the display timeout (Display settings, page 16).
Decrease the volume (Adjusting the volume, page 2).
Disable Bluetooth wireless technology (Disabling Bluetooth,
page 16).
• Put the device in power saving mode when not in use
(Turning the device on or off, page 2).
• Keep your device away from extreme temperatures.
• Do not leave your device in direct sunlight.
My device does not appear as a removable
drive on my computer
On most Windows computers, the device connects using Media
Transfer Protocol (MTP). In MTP mode, the device appears as a
portable device and not as a removable drive. MTP mode is
supported by Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP
Service Pack 3 with Windows Media Player 10.
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My device does not appear as a portable
device on my computer
On Mac computers and some Windows computers, the device
connects using USB mass storage mode. In USB mass storage
mode, the device appears as a removable drive or volume, and
not as a portable device. Windows versions prior to Windows XP
Service Pack 3 use USB mass storage mode.
2 Remove the end piece, the silver tip , and the fuse .
3 Insert a new fast-blow fuse that has the same current, such
My device does not appear as either a
portable device or a removable drive or
volume on my computer
4 Place the silver tip in the end piece.
5 Push in the end piece and rotate it 90 degrees clockwise to
1 Disconnect the USB cable from your computer.
2 Turn off the device.
3 Connect the USB cable to your device and to a USB port on
TIP: you may need to use a coin to remove the end piece.
as 1 A or 2 A.
lock it back into the vehicle power cable
.
Troubleshooting
The suction cup will not stay on my
windscreen
1 Clean the suction cup and windscreen with surgical spirit.
2 Dry with a clean, dry cloth.
3 Mount the suction cup (Connecting the Device to Vehicle
Power, page 1).
My device is not acquiring satellite signals
• Verify the GPS simulator is turned off (Navigation settings,
page 16).
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your computer.
TIP: the USB cable must connect to a USB port on your
computer, not to a USB hub.
The device turns on automatically and goes into MTP mode or
USB mass storage mode. A picture of the device connected to a
computer appears on the device screen.
NOTE: if you have several network drives mapped on your
computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to
your Garmin drives. For information about assigning drive
letters, see the help file for your operating system.
My phone will not connect to the device
• Select Settings > Bluetooth.
The Bluetooth field must be set to Enabled.
• Enable Bluetooth wireless technology on your phone and
bring your phone within 33 ft. (10 m) of the device.
Troubleshooting
• Go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more help.
Appendix
Installing a memory card for maps and data
You can install a memory card to increase the storage space for
maps and other data on your device. You can purchase memory
cards from an electronics supplier, or go to www.garmin.com
/maps to purchase a memory card with pre-loaded Garmin
mapping software. The device supports microSD memory cards
from 4 to 32 GB.
1 Locate the map and data memory card slot on your device
(Garmin DriveLuxe 50 device overview, page 1).
Insert
a memory card into the slot.
2
3 Press it in until it clicks.
• For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the rubbish
bin.
2 Disconnect the cable from your computer.
Viewing GPS signal status
Hold
for three seconds.
Purchasing additional maps
1 Go to your device product page at garmin.com.
2 Click the Maps tab.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Purchasing accessories
Go to garmin.com/accessories.
Data management
You can store files on your device. The device has a memory
card slot for additional data storage.
NOTE: the device is not compatible with Windows 95, 98, Me,
Windows NT and Mac OS 10.3 or earlier.
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About Memory Cards
You can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier,
or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software
(www.garmin.com). In addition to map and data storage, the
memory card can be used to store files such as maps, images,
geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs.
Connecting the Device to Your Computer
You can connect the device to your computer using a USB
cable.
1 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the
device.
2 Plug the larger end of the USB cable into a port on your
computer.
A picture of your device connected to a computer appears on
the device screen.
Depending on your computer operating system, the device
appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a
removable volume.
Transferring data from your computer
1 Connect the device to your computer (Connecting the Device
2
3
4
5
6
to Your Computer, page 19).
Depending on your computer operating system, the device
appears as either a portable device, a removable drive or a
removable volume.
On your computer, open the file browser.
Select a file.
Select Edit > Copy.
Browse to a folder on the device.
NOTE: for a removable drive or volume, you should not place
files in the Garmin folder.
Select Edit > Paste.
Disconnecting the USB cable
If your device is connected to your computer as a removable
drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from
your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to
your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not necessary
to safely disconnect.
1 Complete an action:
• For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove
Hardware icon in the system tray and select your device.
Appendix
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Index
Symbols
2-D map view 10
3-D map view 10
A
accessories 19
active lane guidance 4
addresses, finding 8
alerts 2
answering calls 14
audio, proximity points 17
automatic volume, enabling 2
avoidances 6
area 6
deleting 6
disabling 6
road 6
road features 6
tolls 6
B
F
favourite locations 5
deleting 9
files, transferring 19
finding locations. 6, 7 See also locations
addresses 8
categories 7
coordinates 8
junctions 8
towns 8
Foursquare 7, 8
fuel, stations 8
fuse, changing 18
G
Garmin Connect 12
Garmin Express 1
updating software 1
Garmin Live Services 13
subscribing 13
geocaching 8
going home 3
GPS 2, 19
backup camera 16
battery
charging 1, 17, 18
maximising 18
problems 18
Bluetooth technology 12, 14, 18
disabling 16
disconnecting a device 15
pairing a phone 12
settings 16
Bluetooth Technology 12
disabling calls 12, 13
managing phones 12, 13
brightness 2
H
C
junctions, finding 8
cables, power 17
calls 14
answering 14
contacts 14
dialling 14
history 14
home 14
placing 14
cameras 16
backup 16
red light 3
speed 3
changing the search area 7
charging the device 1, 18
charging your device 17
cleaning the device 17
cleaning the touchscreen 17
computer, connecting 18, 19
coordinates 8
current location 8
customising the device 15
D
deleting
paired Bluetooth device 15
trips 5
destinations. See locations
detours 4
device care 17
dialling 14
directions 4
disconnecting, Bluetooth device 15
display settings 16
driver alerts 2, 3
driving directions 4
E
editing, favourite trips 5
emergency services 8
EULAs 17
20
hands-free phone calls 12, 13
help. 15 See also product support
history 8
home
calling 14
editing location 4
going 3
phone number 14
I
icons, status bar 2
ID number 17
J
K
keyboard
language 17
layout 17
L
language
keyboard 17
voice 17
latitude and longitude 8
locations 8, 15
calling 14
current 8
history 8
saving 8
searching for 6, 8
simulated 16
venues 7
M
map layers, customising 10
map view
2-D 10
3-D 10
maps 3, 9, 10, 15
data field 4, 10
detail level 15
layers 10
purchasing 19
symbols 4
theme 15
tools 9
updating 1
viewing routes 4
memory card 1, 19
installing 19
microSD card 1, 19
mount, removing 18
mounting the device
automobile 1
removing from mount 18
suction cup 1, 18
muting, audio 11
myTrends, routes 5
N
navigation 4, 7
off-road 6
settings 16
next turn 4
notifications 12–14
O
off-road navigation 6
on-screen buttons 2
P
pairing
disconnecting 15
phone 12, 18
parking, last spot 8
phone
disconnecting 15
pairing 12, 18
phone book 14
phone calls 14
answering 14
dialling 14
muting 14
voice dial 14
points of interest (POI) 7, 8
venues 7
Points of interest (POI) 7
power cables 17
changing the fuse 18
vehicle 1
power key 1, 2
product support 15
proximity points alerts, settings 17
Q
Quick Search 7
R
red light cameras 3
removing mount 18
resetting
device 18
trip data 10
restoring settings 17
road conditions, weather 15
route summary 4
routes 3
adding a point 4, 5
calculating 5
calculation mode 5, 16
myTrends 5
shaping 4
starting 3
stopping 5
suggested 5
viewing on the map 4
S
satellite signals
acquiring 2
viewing 19
saved locations
categories 9
editing 9
saving, current location 8
screen, brightness 2
screenshots 16
search bar 7
settings 16, 17
shaping a route 4
shortcuts
adding 8
deleting 8
simulated locations 16
sleep mode 2
Index
Smartphone Link 12, 13
connecting 12, 13
disabling calls 12, 13
Garmin Live Services 13
software
updating 1
version 17
specifications 17
speech recognition 11
speed cameras 3
subscriptions, Garmin Live Services 13
suction cup 18
T
theft, avoiding 17
time settings 16, 17
tolls, avoiding 6
tools, maps 9
traffic 10, 11, 16
adding subscriptions 11
alternative route 6
cameras 15
incidents 10
map 10
receiver 10
searching for delays 10
traffic cameras, viewing 15
travel history 17
trip information 10
resetting 10
viewing 10
trip log, viewing 10
trip planner 5
editing a trip 5
shaping points 5
troubleshooting 18
U
unit ID 17
up ahead 9
customising 9
updating
maps 1
software 1
USB, disconnecting 19
V
vehicle power cable 1
venues 7
voice command 11
activating 11
navigating with 11
tips for using 11
wake-up phrase 11
voice control 11
tips 12
volume, adjusting 2
W
weather 15
radar 15
road conditions 15
Where Am I? 8
wireless camera 16
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November 2018
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